Elderberry Syrup Gummies in the Pressure Cooker

Serves 25 in about 2 hours. Elderberries organic non goes in first, and gelatin* finishes the pot.

Ingredients

• 1 cup elderberries, dried organic or non irradiated
• 4 cups filtered water
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks
• 1-2 inches ginger, chopped
• 6-10 whole cloves (optional. some kids don't like cloves)
• ½ small organic lemon, juiced
• ¾ - 1 cup raw honey
• 1 cup elderberry syrup, divided
• ¼ cup gelatin* (or 4 knox packets, or 4 tbsp)
• ⅔ cup hot water (not boiling)

Method

1. In a medium sauce pan, add the elderberries, water cinnamon stick, ginger, and cloves. Heat to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30-45 minutes (reduce as much as you want).
2. Strain the mixture into a glass bowl and allow it to cool to warm, or room temperature.
3. Stir in the lemon juice and honey to the cooled syrup and whisk until fully incorporated (if you add the honey to hot syrup, it will kill off the some or the beneficial properties of the raw honey). Don't use honey if giving to babies under 2 yrs (check with pediatrician).
4. Measure and reserve one cup of the syrup for the gummies.
5. Cool the remaining syrup and transfer to a glass jar or bottle with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
6. Set the silicone gummy molds on a baking sheet or large platter to support them.
7. In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of the cooled elderberry syrup, and then whisk in the gelatin well to dissolve.
8. Tip in the hot water and stir well until thoroughly dissolved.
9. Mix in the remaining elderberry syrup.
10. Carefully pour the mixture into each mold, filling to the top. A miniature baster/dropper works well for this.
11. Put the baking sheet with the molds on it into the refrigerator and chill about 1 hour, or until they become firm.
12. Pop the gummies out of the molds and place into a glass airtight container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
13. Dosage can be from 1 to 3 gummies a day for kids 2 and over, depending on the size mold you use (check with pediatrician to be sure of dosage, and if these are right for your kids/situation).

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